ls-tldr

Produce low-token TLDR summaries for the remainder of a conversation.

Updated Aug 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness --skill ls-tldr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ls-tldr
Source: https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness/tree/main/liteharness/catalog/skills/ls-tldr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness --skill ls-tldr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of verbose, high-token responses by forcing concise TLDR-style output for the remainder of the conversation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Low-token TLDR responses: Keeps answers short to reduce cost and noise when you just need the gist.
  • Conversation-scoped behavior: Applies to the rest of the current conversation rather than a single message.
  • Use Case: When reviewing changes in a large repository, ask for a brief summary instead of extended explanations to quickly decide what to do next.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant for a TLDR of the latest changes you made so far.

Frequently Asked Questions about ls-tldr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I get concise TLDR summaries instead of verbose AI responses?

To get concise TLDR summaries, you can enforce conversation-wide output brevity. This approach forces low-token responses for the remainder of a discussion, reducing verbosity and noise when you only need the gist.

What is the best way to reduce token usage during an ongoing coding discussion?

Reducing token usage during ongoing coding discussions is achieved by applying conversation-scoped instructions. This enforces low-token TLDR responses for the remainder of the session, providing brief confirmations rather than detailed narratives.

Can I limit AI output length for an entire conversation rather than a single message?

Yes, you can limit AI output length for an entire conversation using conversation-scoped behavior. This applies a consistent low-token count requirement to all subsequent responses, ensuring ongoing output brevity throughout the active session.

When do I need low-token summaries for repository change reviews?

You need low-token summaries for repository change reviews when quickly deciding what to do next. Requesting a brief TLDR of recent changes avoids extended explanations, reducing cost and noise while reviewing large codebases.

Does applying conversation control for concise responses require any dependencies?

Applying conversation control for concise responses requires no dependencies. It operates as a standalone instruction set to enforce output brevity, requiring no additional components or environment setup to function.

Why use a TLDR instruction instead of asking for a short answer each time?

Using a TLDR instruction provides conversation-scoped behavior, enforcing low-token output for the entire discussion. This differs from single-message requests by consistently applying brevity rules, preventing verbose responses across all subsequent interactions.